Mazda 626 1995 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 76 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.7 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mazda 626 has 99 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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